Albums released on 4 October
2019 · 8 YEARS
Ode To Joy
Wilco
Wilco recorded these songs at their Chicago Loft with Jeff Tweedy and Tom Schick. The music balances acoustic foundations with small sonic disturbances.
2005 · 22 YEARS
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My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket brought in producer John Leckie to experiment with rhythms and keyboards. The band moves beyond long roots-rock structures into more compact, wandering shapes.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Euphoria (Original Score From The HBO Series)
Labrinth
Labrinth uses his voice as an instrument across this score, mixing gospel harmonies with distorted electronics. The cues shift quickly between moments of intimacy and agitation.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Moon Music
Coldplay
Coldplay reunited with Max Martin to produce an album that ranges from quiet piano to broad choruses. The sequence mixes direct pop tracks with atmospheric passages.
2019 · 8 YEARS
All Mirrors
Angel Olsen
Angel Olsen collaborated with producer John Congleton to expand her songs through orchestral layers. The tracks focus on her delivery while navigating shifts between resolve and uncertainty.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Deceiver
DIIV
DIIV adopted a heavier guitar sound for this record, centering Zachary Cole Smith's voice in dense arrangements. The songs shift between clarity and thick textures.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth balances chaotic noise with catchy structure on this 1988 release. It represents a key moment for the New York underground, using feedback to shape the alternative rock sound of the era.
1982 · 45 YEARS
H₂O
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Daryl Hall & John Oates embraced polished production on this 1982 release. Recorded at the Hit Factory, the album highlights their shift toward a precise, electronic sound.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Cutouts
The Smile
The Smile returns with tracks that develop their earlier creative output through sharper experimentation. The record captures the trio's live-in-the-room energy and musical chemistry.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Philharmonics
Agnes Obel
Agnes Obel focuses on piano melodies and natural acoustics on this folk-inspired release. The album captures a sense of stillness through quiet, sparse instrumentation.
2024 · 3 YEARS
The New Sound
Geordie Greep
Geordie Greep moves from black midi to a theatrical solo debut. The record blends lounge jazz and prog-rock across sessions in London and São Paulo.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Leon
Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges draws on memories of his upbringing in Fort Worth for this soulful collection. The record prioritizes groove and intimacy through organic, warm instrumentation.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra returned to the studio in 1973 for this comeback project. The record highlights lush orchestral arrangements by Gordon Jenkins and a mature, reflective vocal delivery.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Winds Of Change
Jefferson Starship
Jefferson Starship shifted toward a pop-oriented sound on this 1982 release. With Mickey Thomas as the primary vocalist, the band leaned into melodic hooks and synthesizers.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars blends classic doo-wop harmonies with modern rock and reggae on his 2010 debut. The record moves between ballads and upbeat anthems with a polished pop sensibility.
1980 · 47 YEARS
More Specials
The Specials
The Specials moved toward a moody, experimental sound on this 1980 record. The album incorporates lounge-style arrangements and cynical lyrics to capture the tension of the 2 Tone era.
2023 · 4 YEARS
And Then You Pray For Me
WestsideGunn
WestsideGunn delivers the final installment of his Flygod series with this 2023 release. The album blends street tales with avant-garde production choices and a cinematic aesthetic.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Beautiful Rewind
Four Tet
Four Tet creates a kaleidoscopic journey through playful sampling and intricate percussion on this 2013 record. The music jumps between genres while maintaining a constant sense of fun.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Broken Social Scene
Broken Social Scene
Broken Social Scene corrals a massive cast of musicians into a cohesive wall-of-sound effort. The record captures the sprawling energy of a community treating every song as a collaborative experiment.
1988 · 39 YEARS
More Than Friends
Jonathan Butler
Jonathan Butler bridges smooth jazz and R&B on his 1988 international breakthrough. The record showcases his intricate guitar work alongside his soulful vocal delivery.